Growing Rocket, also Arugula/Rucola

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31 Jan 12 Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
I have planted rocket and my leaves are going red. The red seems to get more pronounced once picked. What could be causing this?
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01 Feb 12 Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Mine are doing the same. I haven't dared taste them yet. Some are growing normally but lots have turned red. I would guess some sort of stress has affected them.
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04 Feb 12 Ali (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My rocket is red as well and is growing really slowly. I havent been able to pick any yet and I planted it end of november any ideas?
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